Our People

Board of Trustees

Board of Advisors

Management

Joy Alampay, Executive Director

Since 2019 Joy Alampay has been executive director of Asia Society Philippines, an affiliate of the global Asia Society network whose mandate is bridging societies and people through the arts, culture, education, policy research and sustainability. 

Prior to this, for more than three decades, Joy had stints in government, civil society, and the private and development sectors. She has handled programs at the national, regional, and international levels. One common thread to her career has been her experience and leadership in public health programs, events, and strategic communications. She was National Manager of the Philippine Red Cross’ 200,000-strong volunteer corps. Prior to that, she was with the World Health Organization Non-Communicable Diseases Division, handling m-Health solutions, events and communications for the Western Pacific Region. And for 8 years prior, she was with the Bangkok-based Southeast Asia Tobacco Control Alliance, as regional communications manager.

Joy has also built-up her network of movers and leaders across the Philippines, Southeast Asia, and the Asia Pacific, from civil servants to development agencies and business people and the academe, over the past three she has been with the Asia Society Philippines. And, as a side note, though no less relevant to Asia Society’s mandate, she has also project managed some of the biggest international concerts ever held in Manila, as one of the founding core managers of Live Nation Philippines, Inc.

Programs

Kaitlyn Magtoto, Program Officer

Kaitlyn graduated magna cum laude from Far Eastern University with a bachelor’s degree in International Studies. As Asia Society Philippines’ Program Officer, she spearheads all programs of the foundation. Her professional experience includes working as a paralegal at the Human Rights Victims’ Claims Board; as a full report documenter for various development and public sector events, forums, and discussions; and taking a customer support role in a private company. She is also a devout human rights and animal welfare advocate and continues to pursue higher studies in fields of her interest. 

Stephanie Bucag, Program Assistant for Membership

Stephanie graduated cum laude at the University of Santo Tomas with a bachelor’s degree in Asian Studies. As the Program Assistant for Membership, she manages Asia Society Philippines’ Membership program and assists in critical tasks such as programs and human resources. She is also an advocacy-centered individual, as proven by her membership in several social welfare organizations.

Dyrlee Borbon, Program Assistant

Dyrlee is a Program Assistant at Asia Society Philippines, assisting the Program Officer and the Marketing & Communications Officer in fulfilling the objectives of the organization. She graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor's degree in Asian Studies from the University of Santo Tomas. Dyrlee's interests range from areas of international relations, international law, and comparative politics to language and culture. She aims to further deepen her knowledge and understanding in these areas and plans to pursue a postgraduate degree.

Marketing & Communications

Patricia Gadiane, Marketing & Communications Officer

Pat is the Marketing & Communications Officer at Asia Society Philippines who serves as the lead in the organization’s branding and marketing strategy. She works closely with the Project Officer in the marketing and communications strategy of ASPF programs. She previously worked at a recruitment technology startup in the Philippines as part of the Business Development team. Pat also graduated cum laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in International Studies from De La Salle University - Manila. 

Administration

Aimee Mapa, Administrative & Finance Officer

Aimee Faith is an Administrative & Finance Officer at Asia Society Philippines Foundation Inc. She specializes and is responsible for disbursement transactions, payrolls, preparing and filing of taxes and government remittances, preparing financial report and assisting the auditors in facilitating the annual audit Beforehand, she worked as a Senior Accounting Associate in a public firm for 4 years which refined her abilities in the field of accounting and taxation.  With her strong knowledge in accounting system, analysis, reporting and organizational skills, she has handled working well to different type of companies. Furthermore, Aimee Faith graduated from National College of Business and Arts with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy.